Romeo Oriogun’s debut poetry collection Sacrament of Bodies is still some 12 days away from its March 1 publication date but the anticipation is reaching fever-pitch. Sacrament of Bodies interrogates queerness, masculinity, and Nigerianness, and is a meditation on pain, love, joy, and how we overcome. The book has some big fans in Ilya Kaminsky […]
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New Poetry Anthology, Wreaths for a Wayfarer, Published in Honour of Pius Adesanmi
A new poetry anthology, Wreaths for a Wayfarer, has been published in honour of Pius Adesanmi, who passed on in March 2019. Edited by Uchechukwu Umezurike and Nduka Otiono, the book will be released in North America by the Canadian press Daraja Press. Its Nigerian edition will be published later in the year by Narrative […]
Existence as Protest | Nigerian Visual Artist-Writer Osinachi’s Debut Solo Show Set for Kate Vasse Galerie, Zurich, with Foreword by Jason Bailey | March 2020
The Nigerian visual artist and writer Osinachi is set for his debut solo show. Themed “Osinachi: Existence as Protest,” it aims to provoke critical thinking while challenging preconceived norms. In his usual distinct style, Osinachi uses colorful art to offer an alternative interpretation to literature, politics, and ordinary living. The show will be held at […]
Margaret Busby, Sarah Ladipo Mayinka, & Angela Wachuka to Discuss the Global Legacy of African Women Writers at the 2020 LSE Festival
The LSE Shape the World series is an annual festival hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science. The 2020 event will take place from 2–7 March 2020 and will explore how the social sciences can make the world a better place. The Festival will bring together global leaders, innovators, and change makers […]
Jose Eduardo Agualusa to Headline 2020 African Book Festival in Berlin
The Angolan author Jose Eduardo Agualusa will headline the 2020 African Book Festival in Berlin, curated by the Angolan musician and author Kalaf Epalanga and featuring the Congolese novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila, France-based Burundian artist Gael Faye, British-Eritrean-Ethiopian novelist Sulaiman Addonai, and Brazilian feminist, journalist & academic Djamila Ribeiro. The event—funded by Hauptstadtkulturfonds, presented by the […]
#Valentine’sDay | Which Book Character Are You in Love With? 17 Writers Tell Us
Writers love to write about love. Even in the fabric of fundamentally political books are scintillating love stories. These love affairs are sometimes the redeeming quality of the books. Valentine’s Day celebrations has a long history. But as it is today, it is marked as a day to celebrate love in all its forms. This […]
Professor Taban Lo Liyong Suspended by University of Juba Over Open Letter on South Sudanese States’ Boundaries
The prominent South Sudanese academic and writer Taban Lo Liyong has been suspended without pay by the University of Juba, where he is a professor of literature, after he published an open letter to the US president Donald Trump’s emissary to the country, Tibor P. Nagy, addressing the problem of states and boundaries and urging […]
Attend SBMEN’s Workshop: Developing an Editor’s Mindset | 22-23 February 2020
PRESS RELEASE: SBMEN Announces Its First Editing Workshop for Editors and Writers This February 2020 Lagos, 14 February 2020 — The Board of Trustees and Management of the Society of Book and Magazine Editors of Nigeria (SBMEN) are proud to announce it will be holding its fifth editing workshop for the year themed: Editing 101: […]
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